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The Cluster Narcissus
Pictures by Pancrace Bessa
Pancrace Bessa's cluster narcissus, golden blooms rising from a bare bulb, sits above the gentle words 'Peace and Comfort'. Bessa painted flowers for the French royal court and was counted a rival to Redouté in the art of botanical watercolour. For someone who is grieving.
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Wishing you moments of peace and comfort in the days ahead.
On the back
Pancrace Bessa (1772-1846) painted flowers for French royalty and rivalled Redouté as a master of the botanical watercolour.
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